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Medicines cefalexinQuestion & answer

cefalexin · Medicine question

Can cefalexin tablets or capsules be crushed or chewed?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Selected tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole with water. Ask a pharmacist about an oral liquid if swallowing them is difficult.

Sources for this answer

NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
Cefalexin Tablets 500mg — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Cefalexin Capsules 500mg — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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